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California’s summer fire season turned a corner for Yosemite National Park with the reopening of the park’s most popular attraction, Yosemite Valley. In light of this, Yosemite’s…
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California’s summer fire season turned a corner for Yosemite National Park with the reopening of the park’s most popular attraction, Yosemite Valley. In light of this, Yosemite’s…
Hawaii, the isolated and paradisaical archipelago in the Central Pacific, tops many travellers’ bucket list. Home to dramatic landscapes, comprising white sandy beaches, waterfalls and canyons, you can not only spend…
From whale watching to hot air balloons and golde eagles, swap the tourist trap events for some more remote festivals across the globe this autumn. Hermanus Whale Festival (28-30 September) …
If you have seen photos of many vividly coloured balloons gliding across semi-arid scenery there is a good chance that those shots come from the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, which…
Denver, known as the mile high city, is hosting The Great American Beer Festival (GABF), which claims to be America’s favourite beer festival. There are more than 100 brewers in…
On a week’s trip to Reno Nevada, James Clark samples a taste of the Wild West, falls in love with Lake Tahoe and finds himself in some deep water. The…
Travelling alone has never been more popular, particularly for those aged 65 and over. ABTA reports show our population is older and more adventurous than ever before – and many…
Whether sampling the alternative tipple in Sonoma County, or joining fellow beer fans at the Great American Beer Festival in Colorado, visitors will find plenty of opportunity in the US…
California’s Highway 1 has re-opened after more than 18 months of roadway closures, and to celebrate over 80 classic cars – representing eight decades from classic vintage…
Bookings are now live for The Hoxton, Williamsburg, which will be opening its doors this September. This is the brand’s first hotel in the US, and marks the beginning of The Hoxton’s…
Next summer may seem a long way off, but that’s how far ahead you need to plan if you love country music. Nashville, Tennessee is country music’s official home, and…
Hollywood might not be in San Francisco, but some of the most famous films have been set in California’s northern city – and that’s not even counting the TV series…
Colorado is renowned for its stunning scenery and year-round adventure, but there’s much more to the state than meets the eye. From a hidden waterfall surrounded by graffiti to a…
Host of the first Rugby World Cup Sevens to ever take place in the US, San Francisco’s SoMa (South of Market) neighbourhood is a rapidly changing neighbourhood. Encompassing several sub-neighbourhoods…
Highway 1 – the legendary PCH, or Pacific Coast Highway – is one of North America’s most scenic drives. The route hugs the California coast pretty much all the way…
If the arrival of summer conjures images of sipping wine al fresco with the backdrop of California’s Pacific Coastline, travellers should look no further than Santa Barbara – also known…
Want to visit the Golden State but do it the green way, we have compiled 11 activities to discover California ecotourism, lower the carbon footprint and leave you with a…
As the home of Anish Kapoor’s landmark Cloud Gate sculpture (better known as The Bean) and a 50-foot steel abstract by Pablo Picasso outside Daley Plaza, Chicago already has plenty…
Located just two hours south of New York and forty minutes north of Washington D.C, Baltimore, Maryland glistens as a modern day American city, positioned perfectly in the cultural and…
With the popularity of walking and trekking holidays on the rise this year, there has never been a better time for hiking enthusiasts to visit Nevada. There are walks for…
The public transit bus service, YARTS, that connects Merced, Fresno, Sonora and Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite, officially opened on May 15 for the summer season…
From goat yoga in Oregon, to Santa Barbara’s salt caves and blissful paddling in Newport Beach, here are our ten ways to find your zen in the States…
May 6-12 marks the week-long event of National Travel and Tourism Week in the US. Whilst many know the well-trodden tourist spots, there are local art, food and cultural favourites distinctive to destinations…
Immortalised in song by Chuck Berry and at the heart of any American road trip, Route 66 is the ‘Mother Road’ of the US and a must on anyone’s list of things to do in the States, why not drive it this spring…
The USA has dominated much of the western world both culturally and economically from the beginning of 20 century. With so much diversity of scenery and culture Americans often choose to holiday and travel in their own country. This vast country has the third largest land mass in the world, only superseded by Canada and Russia.
Washington DC is the capital of the USA and the seat of government. French architect, Pierre Charles L’Enfant designed the city to capture the grandeur of the architecture in Paris and Versailles. It is an alluring experience to walk from The Washington Monument to The Capitol, 1.2 miles in all, especially in Spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. The Smithsonian Museums, Washington Union Station, The Lincoln Memorial, The Kennedy Centre and The Capitol are musts to visit.
A stunning city in Northern California, San Francisco has it all with its world famous trams traversing the most sheer gradients and its seafood on Fisherman’s Wharf. Try to visit the sea lions on Pier 39, take in some jazz in one of the many venues and definitely walk along the water’s edge to the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge.
It is seemingly impossible to over-estimate the influence that Hollywood has had on Western culture. You can relive your movie experience by visiting Universal, Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures and Disney Studios.
Festivals are one of the best ways to really appreciate the great diversity – and sometimes contradictions – of this big nation. From the traditional Kutztown Folk Festival in Pennsylvania to the cutting-edge Ultra Music Festival in Miami, and to the ecentric Frozen Dead Guys Festival, there rally is something for everyone. And of course there is the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Check out our Festivals page for more details.